If you’re into bookbinding, you probably find gorgeous materials every now and then that you wish you could use to cover your books, but you’re not sure how to. One of the […]
How to convert any fabric into book cloth to cover your DIY books
Don’t be quick to judge your work
I have a tendency to not like something I’ve made, right after making it. I’m not sure why this happens. But for many handmade journals that I’ve made so far, my initial […]
Neatsfoot oil – A super simple way to make your DIY leather products feel supple
I’m a completely self-taught bookbinder. As anyone who is into making books would know, working with leather is a big part of this craft. Leather is often the material of choice for […]
I’m now selling my journals on ZenScribbles.com
Last week I spent my time putting together a vibrant mauve journal, complete with a cutout pattern at the top to give the journal a fun and playful look 🙂 The week […]
Want to decorate your DIY leather journal? Try leather stencils
Seriously, leather stencils are a game changer. For some time, I’ve been looking for ways to decorate my leather journals. I wanted to move beyond making simple leather journals, to books that […]
5 easy steps for adding a headband to your DIY journal
First of all – what is a headband and why should you add a headband to your journal? A headband, also called an “endband”, is that thin, contrast-y colorful strip that you […]
Making Art is therapeutic
I do not consider myself an Artist or a Creative. Far from it. I’ve mostly worked in fairly “left brain” fields, fields where I’ve applied my analytical skills much more than anything […]
Try leather stamping to add some personality to your DIY leather journals
Before I dive in, let me clarify that you don’t have to necessarily do leather stamping to add character to your leather journals. A simple, well crafted leather journal without any stamping […]
How to make a handmade hardcover journal with a traditional look
Bookbinding is one of those hobbies where you can experiment with a lot of different looks, once you get the hang of what goes into making the core structural elements of a […]
Why classes are amazing
If you’re looking for ways to add some variety to your life, and you happen to be a nerd like me, I highly recommend signing up for classes 🙂 It doesn’t matter […]
